Norfolk Waterfront Homes for Sale in Norfolk, VA
Norfolk Waterfront is a revived area along the Elizabeth River in Norfolk, Virginia. It gives you direct access to life on the water in a city setting. The area mixes historic buildings with new homes and shops. The result is a blend of old and new. Tree-lined streets and paths by the water set the scene for daily life. It is a downtown area you can get around on foot.
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Living in Norfolk Waterfront
Parks on the water, dining spots, and arts sights are all a short walk from home. The area supports an active life. You can get out on the water, enjoy the outdoors, and take in events by the water all year. The area sits in the heart of Norfolk. Shops, things to do, and services are close, and it still keeps a local feel.
Norfolk Waterfront fits buyers who want city life on the water. It has places you can walk to and a settled set of local perks. It draws those who value water views, arts sights, and a street scene full of life. Homes here span many styles and price points. That gives many kinds of buyers a way into downtown Norfolk life.
Listings & market data updated October 2026 · Live REIN MLS data
About Norfolk
Homes for sale in Norfolk, VA come in many forms. Ghent, ZIP 23507, has historic district townhouses. Waterfront condos line the Elizabeth River. Larchmont, Lochaven, and Lafayette-Winona have ranch-style homes. Norfolk is the arts and business heart of Hampton Roads. It has a home for just about any buyer. There are $200K starter homes in Ocean View, ZIPs 23503 and 23518. There are $400K-$600K Craftsman bungalows in Ghent and West Ghent, ZIP 23517. There are executive homes near Old Dominion University in 23508. And there are luxury riverfront homes in Larchmont and Algonquin Park. Norfolk's biggest employer is Naval Station Norfolk. It is the largest naval base in the world. The city also holds Norfolk Naval Shipyard and Eastern Virginia Medical School. Old Dominion University and Norfolk State University are here too. Together they keep demand steady all year. Public schools include Maury High School in Ghent and Granby High School in Ocean View. The Governor's School for the Arts has long had strong specialty programs. ZIP 23510 is downtown. ZIP 23508 is West Ghent and the ODU corridor. Those two have the best mix of walkable streets and historic buildings. ZIPs 23503 and 23518 in Ocean View offer the lowest-priced waterfront entry points in Hampton Roads. The Norfolk MLS listings below update every 2 minutes from the REIN feed.
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